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Leonard Cohen's Estate Denied Permission To Use, "Hallelujah" At RNC. Considering Legal Action
If I'm not mistaken, this isn't the first time Trump has use artist's songs without their permission. What is it now with the Trump Mob, 'whatever Donnie wants, Donnie gets'? The Trump Klan just says f*** you to everyone?
Leonard Cohen's Estate Slams GOP For Using 'Hallelujah' At RNC | HuffPost
If I'm not mistaken, this isn't the first time Trump has use artist's songs without their permission. What is it now with the Trump Mob, 'whatever Donnie wants, Donnie gets'? The Trump Klan just says f*** you to everyone?
Leonard Cohen’s Estate Slams GOP For Using ‘Hallelujah’ At RNC
The legendary singer’s estate said it had specifically denied permission to use the song and was considering legal action.
LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The estate of Leonard Cohen said on Friday it was considering legal action over the use of the Canadian singer’s “Hallelujah” at the Republican National Convention (RNC), calling it a brazen attempt to politicize the song.
A recording of “Hallelujah” by Tori Kelly was played during a fireworks display on Thursday night that followed President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican nomination.
A second, more operatic version, was performed on camera by American tenor Christopher Macchio.
Cohen’s estate said in a statement that it was “surprised and dismayed” the song had been used, saying it had specifically denied the RNC’s request to do so.
Leonard Cohen's Estate Slams GOP For Using 'Hallelujah' At RNC | HuffPost